Kashmir
64 percent population between 18-44 years vaccinated in Ganderbal, Kashmir
Srinagar/IBNS: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Krittika Jyotsna today said that 64 per cent population of 18-44 years has been given the first dose of Covid vaccine in the district.
The DC said this during a routine press briefing to present an overall situation of the Covid-19 in the district, besides the Covid containment and mitigation measures employed so far in Ganderbal.
While giving details, the DC said that during last week active positive cases were 47 which have now increased to 52, while the highest in cases has been witnessed in Kangan block.
The DC said that last week Ashura and the ceremonial of Annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra concluded peacefully and complimented the people for observing Covid appropriate behaviour and other SOPs while celebrating Ashura.
Regarding weekend restrictions in Sonamarg and Manasbal tourist destinations, the DC said that restrictions shall remain in place for both the destinations this week and urged the general public to comply with these restrictions as they are put in place for their safety.
While giving details regarding the ongoing vaccination campaign, the DC said that the Health Department has identified such villages where people hesitate from vaccination and are continuously making people aware and clearing doubts about the Vaccination.
She sought cooperation from the general public with health teams and urged them to get vaccinated which are for saving their lives and protecting society from the deadly virus.
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